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December 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Election Highlights & Impact on Obesity Priorities, SCOTUS Oral Arguments...
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November 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Pandemic Relief and TROA Kicked to Lame Duck Session, OCAN...
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October 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report:OCAN Leaders Continue Push for TROA Passage, PA Stars Continue Push...
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September 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Pandemic Relief Negotiations Break Down, OCAN Groups Meet with CMS...
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August 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Senators Call on CMS to Update Medicare Coverage, OCAN Calls...
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East Meets West in the Fight Against COVID-19 in America’s Epicenter

ASMBS Profiles in Courage and Caring During COVID-19 Trauma and bariatric surgeon Matthew Martin, MD completed five combat deployments to...
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July 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: TROA Cosponsors Highlight Obesity/COVID Link, OCAN Comments on HELP Committee...
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June 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: House Champions Support TROA Inclusion in next COVID-19 Relief Package...
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May 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: TROA inclusion in COVID-19 Relief Package, Increased CMS Payments, and...
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February 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: OCAN Advocacy Day, increased TROA support, and state-level awareness for...